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Non-surgical Therapy - Chemical Home Care Flashcards

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What is the most prominent ingredient in toothpaste?

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Humectants

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What is the second most prominent ingredient in toothpaste?

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Abrasives

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What are the different types of abrasives in toothpaste?

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Ca-phosphates
Ca-pyrophosphates
Hydrated Silica
Alumina
Ca-carbonate
Na-bicarbonate
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What are some different types of humectants in toothpaste?

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Glycerine
Sorbitol
Xylitol
Propylene glycol

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What does abrasion depend on?

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Particle hardness
Particle size
Particle shape

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T/F - Only subgingival plaque control is necessary to reduce gingival inflammation

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False - Supragingival plaque control is necessary to reduce gingival inflammation

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Supragingival plaque can be reduced by what?

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Appropriate brushing and flossing

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Toothpaste

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A sophisticated drug delivery system that will deploy efficacious medications in an intact manner, and through a medium that can control the therapy’s administraiton

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What is the target of toothpaste?

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To calcified and/or soft tissues

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What is the route of toothpaste

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Directly to the oral cavity via toothbrush for high concentrations

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What is significantly and statistically more effective at reducing plaque and gingival inflammation compared to a fluoride dentrifice?

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Triclosan/copolymer dentrifice

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What helps deliver and retain Triclosan?

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Copolymer - studies have shown that Triclosan has higher retention of HA and epithelial cells when a copolymer is present

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What anti-inflammatory effect does Triclosan have on the periodontium?

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It prevents TNF-a induced production of PGE2

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Why is Triclosan preferred over Stannous Fluoride?

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Both have anti-inflammatory effects, but SnF causes staining, whereas Triclosan does not

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What types of toothpaste are best for tartar control?

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After 8 weeks, studies have shown that all toothpastes control tartar about the same
After 12 weeks, toothpastes with Triclosan and Colgate Tartar Control control tartar better than others (but they do it about the same level)

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How does higher concentrations of fluoride alter caries risk?

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As fluoride concentration increases, the risk for caries decreases

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Why don’t we just use an extremely high concentration of fluoride (especially with kids)?

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If we use too high a concentration, we can get fluorosis
That’s why we use a smaller concentration of fluoride in kids toothpaste; because they’re more likely to swallow it and cause fluorosis

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Why might we use an antimicrobial mouth rinse?

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Teeth only take up 25% of the oral cavity - and biofilms cover the entire mouth, not just teeth

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What are the different active ingredients in mouth rinses?

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Essential oils
Cetylpridinium chloride
Chlorohexidine

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What are Anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis supragingival agents?

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Phenols
Quaternary ammonium compounds
Bisbiguanides
Herbal extracts

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What are the active ingredients in Listerine (Essential Oil mouthrinse)

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Thymol (0.064%)
Eucalyptol (0.092%)
Methyl Salicylate (0.060%)
Menthol (0.042%)

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What are indications for Essential Oil mouth rinse?

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To prevent and reduce plaque, gingivitis, and bad breath

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What is the action of Listerine?

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An essential oil-containing mouthrinse to inhibit symptoms of gingivitis

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Listerine Characteristics

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26.9% alcohol
Phenolic compound
Has the ADA seal of acceptance for healing control plaque and gingivitis
Became the first over the counter mouthwash in 1914

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How does EO mouth rinse work?
EO exhibits broad-spectrum of activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria EO non-selectively and rapidly disrupts the bacterial cell wall EO reduces plaque endotoxin levels and pathogenicity for gingivitis
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How much plaque and gingivitis reduction can occur when EO mouth rinse is used as directed?
56. 3% reduction in plaque | 35. 9% reduction in gingivitis
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What are the major types of Cetylpridinium Chloride mouth rinse?
Viadent | Cepacol
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How does Cetylpridinium Chloride work?
Ruptures bacterial cell membrane, leading to rapid leakage of cell contents and cell death May alter bacterial metabolism, inhibiting cell growth
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What are the indication of Chlorohexidine?
Used to treat gingivitis and bleeding gums
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What are some negative effects of Chlorohexidine?
May cause tooth discoloration or increase calculus formation Local hypersensitivity and sometimes generalized allergic reactions have been reported Biter taste and can cause taste interference
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What is the mechanism of Chlorohexidine?
- CHX ruptures the bacterial cell wall membrane, leading to rapid leakage of cell contents and cell death - Binds salivary mucins, reducing pellicle formation, which in turn inhibits plaque bacteria colonization - Binds bacteria, inhibiting adsorption onto the teeth
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How much plaque and gingivitis reduction has been shown when using Chlorohexidine as directed?
60. 9% reduction in plaque | 42. 5% reduction in gingivitis
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What causes Halitosis?
Bacteria and bacterial by-products: H2S CH3SH CH3SCH3 ``` Short chain fatty acids Polyamines Nitrogen biproducts Ketone byproducts Alkalines Phenyl byproducts ```
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What are different ways to treat halitosis?
Eliminate etiological factors Review oral hygiene habits Recommend dietary changes
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What is the main ingredient in Herbal Extracts?
Chitosan - derived from Chitin
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Should you recommend Herbal Extracts?
No - not enough studies, so we don't know how they work
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How are over-the-counter ingredients making theraputic claims evaluated?
The FDA regulates them and assignes them to categories (I, II, III) based on level of safety and efficacy via the New Drug Application process (NDA)
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How has the FDA categorized Essential Oils and CPC
Both are Class I
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In systemically healthy patients, what is seen with long term use of CHX or EO?
No microbial overgrowth No opprotunistic infection No development of microbial resistance
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What is the role of alcohol in mouth rinses?
The majority of theraputic mouth rinses contain pharmaceutical-grade denatured alcohol (ethanol) to solubilize ingredients It's expectorated and not swallowed, so it shouldn't be a big deal
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Who should use alcohol-containing mouth rinses?
Alcoholics | Children 12 and younger
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What is the connection between alcohol-containing mouth rinses and risk of oral cancer
Evidence doesn't support a causal relationship Pharmaceutical-grade alcohol is free of contaminating carcinogens ADA recommends they be used as advised by dentists and hygienists
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What effect can Alcohol/EO containing mouth rinses on patients with Xerostomia?
Oral irritation is minimal Some studies had patients come in with mucosal abnormalities after 7 days, but they were back to normal after 14 days It is safe as long as it is monitored by a dentist
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What are safety issues regarding Fluoride?
Fluorine is a toxic reactive element | Fluoride can accumulate in the body and continuous exposure can cause damaging effect particularly to the nervous system
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T/F - Consumption of Fluoride is rare
False - it is routine through tea, fish, meat, fruits, etc
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What are other ways we get exposed to Fluoride?
Toothpaste (duh) Dental gels Non-stick pans Razor blades
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What other things contain Triclosan?
``` A wide variety of household and personal care products such as: Handsoap Depdpramts Textile fibers Surgical sutures ```
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What is required to get the ADA seal of acceptance?
Must be supported with rigorous clinical studies and scientific data Two 6-month studies An average of 20% of gingivitis reduction Products awarded with the seal must present a true and accurate portrayal of intended use and efficacy on the label
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What are the designs for ADA Clinical Trials?
Randomized, crossover, or parallel group; well controlled Active product must be used in normal regimen v placebo At least 2 studies conducted by independent investigators are required
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What population is used for ADA Clinical Trials?
Must represent typical product users
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What methods are used for ADA Clinical Trials?
At least 6 months long Scoring and sampling must be performed at baseline Qualitative microbiologic plaque sampling must be done Quantitative plaque measurements must be taken Safety must be demonstrated

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